Our Staff  - (to email one of us click on that staff member's name)

Marie Barth - is one of the founders/owners of DESIGNATED ESCROW, INC. Marie has lived in the Lakewood area for 42+ years. She holds the positions of President, Limited Practice Officer and Designated Escrow Officer. Marie has been in the escrow industry for 35 years, 20 years as president of DESIGNATED ESCROW, INC. Areas of expertise in the business are commercial and high-end closings as well as residential sales transactions. She was appointed AVP at Security Pacific Mortgage/Escrow at the age of 26. Marie made a job change in 1978 as the lead closer, at Land Title Company which set in motion the groundwork for starting DESIGNATED ESCROW, INC. Her mortgage and title background have proven to be a great asset. Marie’s outside interests include family life, her grand daughters, terrific friends, community interests, swimming, boating, motorcycle riding and theater. She has served as Board Member of the Affiliate Council at Tacoma Pierce County Board of Realtors, also serving as a committee member of the Governmental Affairs committee at TPCAR. Marie is newly elected Treasure for 2008 of Women's Council of Realtors and 2008 Board Member for Tacoma Executives Association.

* Co-founder/owner of Designated Escrow Inc.
* President
* Limited Practice Officer
* Designated Escrow Officer
* Past Chairperson and Board member of the Affiliate Council
* Affiliate Of The Year - 1996
* Member of South Sound Escrow Association
* Member of Tacoma Executives Association
* Member of Women's Council of Realtors
* Affiliate member of Tacoma Pierce County Board of Realtors
* Affiliate member of Master Builder's Association
* Member of Viking Bank Advisory Board
* Member of 21st Century Endowment Fund for St. Frances Cabrini School

Bruce Barth

- is one of the founders/owners of DESIGNATED ESCROW, INC. He holds the position of Vice-President and CEO. Bruce has been our field person for a number of years. Bruce is available to assist you in your escrow needs. Bruce has served the community as Past President of the Lakewood Area Shelter (LASA) assisting struggling families with a need for temporary help. Outside interests are family life including his grand daughters, friends, community interests, fishing both in Washington State and Alaska and boating and enjoying his trusty buddies (the family dogs) and of course his motorcycles and cars.

* Co-founder/owner of Designated Escrow, Inc.
* Vice-President and CEO
* Past President of Lakewood Area Shelter
* Member of Clover Park Rotary
* 2007/2008 Sergeant at Arms for Clover Park Rotary
* Member of Financial Board of St. Frances Cabrini Parish

Stacey Wiley

- joined our team as an Escrow Assistant in 1998. Through her dedication to the company and her determination to take care of the clients needs she was elevated to an escrow closer position where she continues to serve her clients. She served for 8 1/2 years active duty with the United States Army and 3 years with the Washington State National Guard. Her passions in life are her husband Mike, her two children and her dog Daisy. She enjoys running, bike riding and attending after school sports with her children. Stacey has strong ties with the military community and local law enforcement authorities.

Kris Glassie - Escrow Officer - is a graduate of the University of Washington and came to DESIGNATED ESCROW after ten years of working as a Contract Administrator in commercial construction. She loves both the challenge and the pace of being an escrow closer. In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and any thing that makes her laugh.

 

 

Vonnie Stafford Vonnie joined the Designated Escrow family in 2002 as a part time closer. She is very knowledgeable and brings 40 years of experience to the company. Vonnie manages processing of reconveyances and fills in during vacation times.

 

 

 

Helen Irwin - Helen is the most gracious lady. She does her job with a smile and cheerful attitude. She is active in her church and is raising two of her grandchildren. Helen speeds up the process of delivering documents, commission checks and in general, makes everyone's life easier.

 

 

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